Review

I like the dynamic between mother and daughter. But then, I've always been fond of a little bit of crazy. Their relationship is open (a little too open, some might say), off the wall, loving and infuriating. Actually, take out the paranormal, and it kind of reminds me of the relationship with my own mom. Sort of a love/hate thing.The relationship between her and her friends Zoe and Diego are fun and flirty, making me laugh throughout the book. I liked Boulder, even if he was a bit overbearing for my taste and Torch's stubbornness pissed me off, which I suspect is exactly what it was supposed to do.

That being said, I really enjoyed the first 75% of the book, even if it had quite a few patches that made me make a double take because I couldn't rap my head around the logic.

But what bugged me the most about the book is how badly it left you hanging. There's no end to the conflict, no relief for the romantic ties, and the book ends with all these what ifs hanging over your head. I wanted to know what was going to happen next and yet was thoroughly pissed off at the author for leaving me hanging like that. I'm okay with a cliffhanger on occasion, but this was like racing toward a finish line and dropping off a cliff. I kept seeing the progress advance. 80%, 90%, 95% and knowing there was no way the book could possibly come to a satisfactory conclusion in that time.

In summing, the book was good and entertaining. It was engaging and I found myself invested in the characters. Just don't expect to leave feeling fulfilled or with a sense of completion. So, I guess, my question becomes, when the hell is the next book coming out?!?

blurb

Infinity discovers a dark secret from her past that rocks everything she knows to be true. A troubled 22-year-old superstar singer, Infinity has a bad reputation for drugs and hard partying. Now, she is on the road to a comeback with her controversial tour. But everything about doing the concert feels wrong from missing employees, to anonymous threats about ruining her career. She is dealing with a powerful corporation that is determined to kill her and everyone she loves. She is also battling for control of her life and career from a relationship that crossed the fine line between love and obsession. Infinity knows too much, even though she doesn't realize it. Secrets have been kept and these secrets are powerful enough to destroy her and everyone she loves.

Now she must put her safety and trust in the hands of sexy, tattooed and delicious Torch Channing and Boulder Vigari, hired to keep her from getting killed. Boulder wants to make her his. He won't stop until he claims her. Torch struggles with his primal need to possess her and his hatred of everything she represents. Infinity is determined to protect her heart while dealing with the pressure of pulling off another successful tour without spiraling into another mental meltdown.

excerpt

He stepped closer, brushing my jet-black hair away from my cheek, his finger wrapping around a curl before trailing down my neck. “Do you really think I give a shit about her? Or any human, for that matter? I’m here for you. You’re mine and nothing you can do or say will change that now.” He stroked my cheek. “You’ve been reckless, Infinity. Did you really think you could thumb your nose at the Collective and live? You disregarded all of my warnings. You are naive and reckless. I did all that I could to prevent this exact moment.” I tilted my head, looking at him through my eyelashes, whispering, “What moment?” He pulled me against his chest, digging his hand into my shoulder painfully. “This fucking moment, Infinity. The moment of me standing here before you, not as your consort, but as the man sent here to kill you.” He sighed. “You pushed them too far, and the decision has been made to destroy you for the betterment of the Vampire Collective.” “No, I… You can’t.” I rasped and swallowed. “She said you wouldn’t.” His hands gripped my body as he leaned his forehead against mine. “I don’t know who she is, but she can’t save your ass right now. Only I can. You’re mine. Come with me and all will be forgiven. As my consort you will be untouchable, but on your own you are dead.” My lust started to slowly cool and logic finally started to kick in. Fuck, what was I doing? I was standing in a bathroom, panting over a vampire who may or may not be some crazy ass stalker assassin for a corporation of vampires. This was some crazy shit. “No!” He held me tight as I tried to back away. “I won’t. I will never choose to be with a monster like you. You might as well kill me now.” “You’re already with a monster.” He leaned down, scrapping his incisors against my throat. “You just haven’t accepted it.” Burning coursed down my neck. The panic set in, causing me to kick with futility against his brute strength. I was going to die. The strange woman lied. “Please, Alik. Don’t do this.” Anger and fear fought within me. Fear was winning by a landslide.

about the author

Sedona Venez writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy romance, and science fiction romance. She lives in the North East in the city that never sleeps.